2 Chronicles 20:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And said, O LORD God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in thine hand is there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And he said, 'O LORD God of our ancestors, aren't you God in heaven? Don't you rule over all the kingdoms of the nations? In your hand is power and might, so that no one is able to stand against you.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is declaring that God is the supreme ruler of heaven and earth, with unlimited power that no earthly kingdom or force can oppose.

📚 Historical Context

This is part of King Jehoshaphat's prayer when Judah faced invasion by a vast coalition of enemies including the Moabites and Ammonites around 853 BC. Jehoshaphat led the nation in fasting and prayer, acknowledging God's sovereignty before asking for divine intervention. This prayer took place in the temple courtyard before all the people of Judah.

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